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Apple executive: ‘We don’t do AI for AI’s sake’

Apple’s executives say the new-and-improved Siri won’t try to be your friend or your partner, because it’s only there to help you as efficiently as it can.

Two middleaged men sit indoors by large windows; one with gray hair speaks gesturing with hands, while the other, wearing glasses and patterned shirt, listens quietly with greenery and buildings outside
Craig Federighi (left) and Greg Joswiak (right) discuss Apple’s approach to Siri AI. Image Credit: Mostly Human Podcast

Apple’s latest attempt at modernizing its virtual assistant was the star of the show at WWDC 2026. Siri AI now supports natural language, contextual awareness, and advanced in-app actions, along with a chatbot-style experience.

However, even with its improved capabilities, Siri will always be different from existing AI assistants, thanks to Apple’s approach.

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